The BUZZ August 11, 2020
Thoughts from David

Come and worship with us!

for August 9, 2020
“Virginians Speak: A Dialogue on Policing Reform, Community, & Law Enforcement in Virginia” is a jointly sponsored event that will feature a panel of prominent Virginians in the fields of law enforcement, community engagement, and faith communities for 60 minutes of dialogue and a Q& A session led by a moderator. Attendees can view through a webinar broadcast tonight, August 11, 2020, from 7-8 p.m. Questions may be submitted to the panelists during the live proceedings via email at vaspeak@vaumc.org or by texting 804-205-0774.

Join the webinar.Panelists include Attorney General Mark Herring; Bishop Sharma D. Lewis; Sheriff David Decatur, Stafford County; Sheriff Gabriel Morgan, Newport News; Sheriff Gabriel Morgan, Newport News; Chief Kenneth Miller, Petersburg Police Department; and moderator Cynthia Hudson, Richmond attorney.

This event is co-sponsored by the Virginia Attorney General’s Office and the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church. Both Attorney General Mark Herring and Resident Bishop of the Virginia Conference Bishop Sharma D. Lewis are committed to addressing law enforcement issues that are sensitive to public perspectives as well as speaking with a diverse group of voices in the fields of law enforcement, community engagement, and faith in this first of several possible events.

This is a great opportunity for Virginia Conference clergy and laity to take part by further living into the vision of “making disciples who are lifelong learners who influence others to serve.” This dialogue is also a next step from Bishop Lewis’ call for action against systemic racism in a letter from May 29 and the formation of the “Call to Action” Workgroup. Join the conversation on August 11 to learn more about how you can be an influencer and make a positive impact in the areas of policing and community.
Be a part of two Dismantling Racism town hall events!
On August 19 at 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, seasoned leaders, including James Lawson, Joel N. Martinez, Sue Thrasher and Clara Ester, will remind us of where we’ve been and need to go. On August 26 at 1:00 EST, a panel of emerging leaders, including Ann Jacob, Theon Johnson III, Andres De Arco and Katelin Hansen, will discuss their strategies for changing the world. Discover further details, submit your questions,
and Watch the Event Here. You can also watch and engage with others at the UMC Facebook page.Yo
The Green Team will be sponsoring a Shredding Event on Saturday, September 12 from nine to noon. It will be in the parking lot of the church. Helpers will wear gloves and masks and adhere to spacing guidelines as much as possible. Mark your calendars!
Let's keep in touch with Szeged UMC, Hungary

It was great to reconnect with our friends in Szeged during challenge week on Facebook. If you missed it, it is never to late to join our group and continue the conversation!
Email Deb Broadwater for an invite to the
private Facebook group and meet some amazing people!
Thank you for your ministry of prayer!


Recurring Events

  • Sundays anytime Worship via YouTube
  • Sundays 3:00 pm Children's Ministry Zoom
  • Sundays 9:00 pm Mom's Night Out Zoom
  • Tuesdays 10:30 am Prayer Time Zoom
  • Thursdays 8:00 am Upper Room Zoom
  • Thursdays 4:00 pm Youth Group Zoom
The church office is closed at this time, but you can still reach us!
Email David Lord, or 540-292-2312
Email Susan Hughes, or 540-493-8715